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Anxiety is one of the top concerns kids are currently facing. A child's anxiety can increase significantly with schedule changes. If your child is struggling with anxiety check out the Worry Warriors' videos below by Counselor Keri. These short videos are awesome! I would encourage parents to view these videos with their child and do 1 video a day.
Anxiety is one of the top concerns kids are currently facing. A child's anxiety can increase significantly with schedule changes. If your child is struggling with anxiety check out the Worry Warriors' videos below by Counselor Keri. These short videos are awesome! I would encourage parents to view these videos with their child and do 1 video a day.
This video teaches kids how anxiety is a normal biological response – called “Fight, Flight, Freeze” – that can be triggered inappropriately in the modern world. It's very kid friendly.
This video teaches kids how anxiety is a normal biological response – called “Fight, Flight, Freeze” – that can be triggered inappropriately in the modern world. It's very kid friendly.
Anxiety Canada
Click on the links below for articles with more information on anxiety. One of the questions I get asked by parents is when do I need to seek outside counseling for my child. Check out When Anxiety is a Problem article for more helpful information for that particular question.
Click on the links below for articles with more information on anxiety. One of the questions I get asked by parents is when do I need to seek outside counseling for my child. Check out When Anxiety is a Problem article for more helpful information for that particular question.
www.anxietycanada.com has tons of wonderful information. All of the articles below came from that website.
Video #1
Today's worry warrior question: What in the world is a worry warrior?
Video #2
Today's worry warrior question: What exactly is a worry?
Video #3
Today's worry warrior question: what does worry feel like in my body?
Video #4
Today's worry warrior question: what can I control?
Video #5
Today's worry warrior question: what do I do if I feel out of control?
Video #6
Today's worry warrior question: how do my worry thoughts affect me?
Video #7
Today's worry warrior question: how can I tell if my worries are legit?
Check Your Thoughts:
Check Your Thoughts:
Look at all the facts. Try not to focus on just one or two negative facts. See what other facts are out there!
Think about the past. Has something like this happened before? How did it turn out? Was it the worst thing you were expecting?
Look for counter-evidence . What evidence or proof is there against your worry?
Look for alternative explanations. What other causes could be true in this situation? What else could this situation mean?
Put it in perspective. What's the best thing that could happen right now? Is there anything good about this situation? Will this matter next year? Next week?
Video #8
Today's worry warrior question: How can I change my worries? Practice Cognitive Restructuring
Video # 9
How can I feel more self-confident when I have worries?
video #10
Today's worry warrior question: Who can help me with my worries?
Ground Strategies or techniques help kids reorient to the present moment when the worries are too big. These techniques help kids connect with the current environment in the here and now when their minds are imagining potential future scenarios. See below for examples of grounding strategies.
Ground Strategies or techniques help kids reorient to the present moment when the worries are too big. These techniques help kids connect with the current environment in the here and now when their minds are imagining potential future scenarios. See below for examples of grounding strategies.
Start from the top and work your way to the bottom
Start from the top and work your way to the bottom
- Take 10 deep breaths.
- Name 9 things you see
- Name 8 people who support you
- Name 7 colors
- Name 6 things that make you happy+
- Take 5 deep breaths
- Name 4 things you hear
- Name 3 things you can touch
- Take 2 deep breaths
- How do you feel now?
A-B-C Around the Room
A-B-C Around the Room
This exercise will get students connected with the place they are night now. Have your student look around the room and name something they see that starts with the letter "A", then "B" then "C" and so forth. See how far they can get through the alphabet and then check-in to see how they're feeling once they reach the end of the alphabet.
This exercise will get students connected with the place they are night now. Have your student look around the room and name something they see that starts with the letter "A", then "B" then "C" and so forth. See how far they can get through the alphabet and then check-in to see how they're feeling once they reach the end of the alphabet.
Room Search
Room Search
Pick one broad category and search the room. Name everything in the room that is green. How many squares can you find in the room? Name the type of shoe everyone in the room is wearing. Count the bricks on the wall.
Pick one broad category and search the room. Name everything in the room that is green. How many squares can you find in the room? Name the type of shoe everyone in the room is wearing. Count the bricks on the wall.
Reorientation
Reorientation
To re-orient to the moment, just have students name facts about the moment. You can give them a card to keep with them to remind them of facts they can state and practice practice practice! It might sound like:
To re-orient to the moment, just have students name facts about the moment. You can give them a card to keep with them to remind them of facts they can state and practice practice practice! It might sound like:
My name is...
My name is...
I am in...
I am in...
Today is...
Today is...
The season is...
The season is...
The weather is...
The weather is...
I am wearing...
I am wearing...
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